SOLACE PROJECT

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PROJECT NUMBER: This project is co-funded under the EU4Health Programme 2021–2027 under grant agreement no. 101101187

PROJECT NAME: Strengthening the Screening of Lung Cancer in Europe

PROJECT ACRONYM: SOLACE

COORDINATOR: European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR)

PROJECT START DATE: April 1, 2023

PROJECT END DATE: March 31, 2026

WEBSITES:

https://europeanlung.org/solace/

https://www.eibir.org/projects/solace/

PROJECT STRUCTURE (WORK PACKAGES):

• WP1: Project management and coordination
• WP2: Knowledge Hub*
• WP3: Implementation Network*
• WP4: Pilot Project 1: Improving knowledge and participation among women
• WP5: Pilot 2: Recruiting hard-to-reach individuals
• WP6: Pilot 3: Higher risk populations
• WP7: Evaluation, sustainability, and training
• WP8: Dissemination and outreach

*UMFCD partner

UMFCD PROJECT TEAM:

• Dr. Rodica Anghel (Coordinator), Senior Medical Oncologist, Senior Radiation Oncologist, Head of Radiation Therapy Discipline
• Prof. Dr. Nicoleta-Laurenția Galeș, Senior Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist
• Prof. Dr. Oana Trifănescu, Senior Medical Oncologist
• Prof. Dr. Liviu Bîlteanu, Radiation Oncologist, Full-time Professor in Applied Mathematics to Biological Sciences and Biophysics (USAMV B)
• Lecturer Dr. habil. Natalia Motaș, Senior Thoracic Surgeon
• Assistant Lecturer Dr. Alexandru Michire, Radiation Oncologist
• Alexandru Teodor Gheorghe, Senior Radiologist
• Cristina Capșa, Senior Radiologist
• Antonia Ruxandra Folea, Radiation Oncology Resident Doctor, PhD Student in Medical Sciences
• Diana Troncotă, Radiation Oncology Resident Doctor, PhD Student in Medical Sciences
• Adina Florina Ion, PhD Student in Medical Sciences

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Strengthening the Screening of Lung Cancer in Europe (SOLACE) project aims to enhance low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening efforts for lung cancer in Europe. Its main objectives include improving early detection methods, increasing screening accessibility, implementing standardized screening protocols, and enhancing the risk-benefit ratio and cost-effectiveness of lung cancer screening. Additionally, SOLACE aims to raise awareness about lung cancer risk factors and the importance of early detection among healthcare professionals and the general public. Through collaborative efforts and innovative approaches, the project seeks to reduce the burden of lung cancer by promoting timely diagnosis and improving patient outcomes.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

https://mailchi.mp/960154a7e0ef/eibir-coordinates-multi-national-project-set-to-boost-lung-cancer-screening-in-europe?e=bb885967d6

https://europeanlung.org/solace/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/02/Poster_Solace-3_3_online2.pdf

https://connect.myesr.org/course/solace-insight-strengthening-lung-cancer-screening-across-europe/